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Gender gap in workforce needs a multipronged approach

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INTERNATIONAL

Workforce gender gap.

Inequality will remain challenging in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The report finds that despite progress made on several economic and social development indictors, inequality has remained largely unchanged in Latin America over time. Crucially…

Lack of people may be Russia's greatest challenge

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RUSSIA

The population is set to shrink until at least 2036. To support labour productivity as a factor for GDP growth, President Vladimir Putin has set out plans to encourage families…

Reforms' concrete impact on Turkey may not be obvious

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TURKEY

The outlook for economic reform.

Chile re-opens debate on merit-based school selection

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CHILE

Chile's new education reform.

Mexico spending may burden future governments

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MEXICO

The practice threatens to increase pressure on public finances.

France’s Macron faces serious revolt over pensions

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FRANCE

France's eight trade unions have declared a series of national one-day strikes against the reform starting from January 19. The outcome of the pension reform efforts will likely…

Economic pressure will increase on Italian government

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ITALY

The budget will amount to EUR24bn (USD28bn), with a deficit of 4.3% of GDP to support tax cuts and increased spending. The higher-than-expected deficit comes as economic growth…

Zannini could overshadow two presidents in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

A profile of vice-presidential candidate Carlos Zannini.

Pandemic deepens long-term risks to US women workers

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UNITED STATES

Women, especially those from minorities, are more likely to have dropped out of the labour force or moved to part-time or precarious employment. Jobs recovery has also been slower…